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Qadamawi Haile Selassie and Empress Menen love and blessings
It is known that the countenance of one brightens up the other, iron sharpeneth iron, the strength of the chain is in the weakest link, know that Jah Rastafari never slumber nor sleep.
All these are key reminders on the trod, be also reminded that the immortal invisible, the invisible visible is always present, so be mindful of earth vibrations, you are standing on her solid foundation –seen Fiya!
InI are just instruments of the Most High Rastafari, all positions are equal, so there is need to get swell headed, to brag or boast and to beat your chest for a task fulfilled within the house of Jah Rastafari.
The problems that now faces InI is the governance of Rastafari affairs by trust wordy Rastafari, ones who have taken a sworn oath of office and have vowed to be true defenders of the faith
Even if InI volunteer for the task InI must pledge to InI self to do right, there is nothing more attacking than ones conscience, all those who have the ability, experience must make themselves available to serve, even in small ways
Leadership should come from the rank and file of Rastafari .Some are born leaders others are trained to be .No one man ,woman ,group ,organization will be able to effectively complete the task ahead .
Rastafari is a nation on the move ,many barriers have being cast down, but still Babylon is up its old trick of divide and rule ,the plastic smiles of cultural gratitude won’t work ,they are still robbing from the poor and needy –
In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty, no time to get crush in the rush for scarce benefits and spoils –Rastafari is the highest order –InI know that.
Disobedience seems to be the order of the day and a bag of lip service won’t cut it.
Let’s examine a possible oath of office modified from the book the Constitution of African States, the section on Ethiopia.
In the Precious names of Qadamawi Haile Selassie and Empress Menen as a member of the (Priesthood/the Council of Incients/the Administrative Council)
I (Your name) swear to defend with all my power the rights and privileges and guides, code of conduct of the Rastafari Nation
As long as I shall remain a member of the Priesthood/Council of Incients /Administrative Council, that I will always be a true defender of the faith ,a defender of Ithiopia and the motherland Africa.
I will be true upholder of the Nyah Binghi Creed, The hungry be fed, the aged protected, the sick nourished, the naked clothed. The infants cared for.
I will live by the Utterances of Qadamawi Haile Selassie and make my life a living example for others to emulate.
I will ever be motivated by the life works of the Incient Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the faith and always work towards restoring all rights, privileges and inheritance of the Rastafari family.
I will never be a sellout or traitor or a bearer of heresey malice bad mind and grudge, all that I will Burn
I will be a true instrument of Jah Rastafari, my word is my bond.
So help I Oh Jah Rastafari and Empress Menen
This could be a personal oath or an oath of office with ones signature affixed along with signatures of the Priest /secretary /chairman as applicable
At present there nothing binding and ones will chant that they report to no man but Jah Rastafari-I hear dem all the time
However InI is on duty and must set the administration right.
He who have eyes –Let them see .he who ears let them hear –Chant of freedom train –It is like waiting on a bus that never come –so long man an man , a slave and toil
Full time to take control of InI affairs with all the knowledge that InI have attained in a Babylan—don’t let their awards and small gestures fool you
What the I sey!
Ites of blessings
Ras Flako Tafari –Kesete Birhan
It is known that the countenance of one brightens up the other, iron sharpeneth iron, the strength of the chain is in the weakest link, know that Jah Rastafari never slumber nor sleep.
All these are key reminders on the trod, be also reminded that the immortal invisible, the invisible visible is always present, so be mindful of earth vibrations, you are standing on her solid foundation –seen Fiya!
InI are just instruments of the Most High Rastafari, all positions are equal, so there is need to get swell headed, to brag or boast and to beat your chest for a task fulfilled within the house of Jah Rastafari.
The problems that now faces InI is the governance of Rastafari affairs by trust wordy Rastafari, ones who have taken a sworn oath of office and have vowed to be true defenders of the faith
Even if InI volunteer for the task InI must pledge to InI self to do right, there is nothing more attacking than ones conscience, all those who have the ability, experience must make themselves available to serve, even in small ways
Leadership should come from the rank and file of Rastafari .Some are born leaders others are trained to be .No one man ,woman ,group ,organization will be able to effectively complete the task ahead .
Rastafari is a nation on the move ,many barriers have being cast down, but still Babylon is up its old trick of divide and rule ,the plastic smiles of cultural gratitude won’t work ,they are still robbing from the poor and needy –
In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty, no time to get crush in the rush for scarce benefits and spoils –Rastafari is the highest order –InI know that.
Disobedience seems to be the order of the day and a bag of lip service won’t cut it.
Let’s examine a possible oath of office modified from the book the Constitution of African States, the section on Ethiopia.
In the Precious names of Qadamawi Haile Selassie and Empress Menen as a member of the (Priesthood/the Council of Incients/the Administrative Council)
I (Your name) swear to defend with all my power the rights and privileges and guides, code of conduct of the Rastafari Nation
As long as I shall remain a member of the Priesthood/Council of Incients /Administrative Council, that I will always be a true defender of the faith ,a defender of Ithiopia and the motherland Africa.
I will be true upholder of the Nyah Binghi Creed, The hungry be fed, the aged protected, the sick nourished, the naked clothed. The infants cared for.
I will live by the Utterances of Qadamawi Haile Selassie and make my life a living example for others to emulate.
I will ever be motivated by the life works of the Incient Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the faith and always work towards restoring all rights, privileges and inheritance of the Rastafari family.
I will never be a sellout or traitor or a bearer of heresey malice bad mind and grudge, all that I will Burn
I will be a true instrument of Jah Rastafari, my word is my bond.
So help I Oh Jah Rastafari and Empress Menen
This could be a personal oath or an oath of office with ones signature affixed along with signatures of the Priest /secretary /chairman as applicable
At present there nothing binding and ones will chant that they report to no man but Jah Rastafari-I hear dem all the time
However InI is on duty and must set the administration right.
He who have eyes –Let them see .he who ears let them hear –Chant of freedom train –It is like waiting on a bus that never come –so long man an man , a slave and toil
Full time to take control of InI affairs with all the knowledge that InI have attained in a Babylan—don’t let their awards and small gestures fool you
What the I sey!
Ites of blessings
Ras Flako Tafari –Kesete Birhan
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Permalink Reply by Akoma Starr on -
give thanks elder for letting the guiding light burn even brighter unto InI.
Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen lead the way.
blessed.
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Permalink Reply by Hailemah Amhara SolomonTimelessI on -
Words are a miter of conscience, a wholly frilly adornment, but the true inner concsience of man speaks volumes, purely in it's naked truth, alone, unafraid,in the mirror of our self of selves....( Let each do in his way his portion there of and let not the words of rhetoric fill the air with empty promise).
Hailemah Amhara Solomon~TimelessI
May 29th,2009
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Permalink Reply by Ras Irie Child on -
It is known that the countenance of one brightens up the other, iron sharpeneth iron, the strength of the chain is in the weakest link, know that Jah Rastafari never slumber nor sleep.
this is so true. in ways one may not intend to uplift, upliftment happens. Do not keep your light from illuminating your brother's or sister's path. If all allowed their light to shine, not only in their own sustainable methods of livity, but also shining it above and beyond for all to see and be warmed by it, great movements can be made. DO not underestimate the love Qadamawi Haile Selassie's people are blessed with. You family have disowned you for trodding under Rastafari Banner, embrace those close to you in this livity. Despite differences in how ones livity may be carried out, do not think for a second that your iron can not sharpen another's and vice versa.
Everyone has their own abilities. Some are born leaders in more areas than others. But i believe this to be true, that, regardless of how inadequate one may feel of themselves, they are a master at SOMEthing. Ones may marvel at another's movements and works. But do not become discouraged. Chances are there is something about you, about what you do, that others can learn from.
In the past i was employed to troubleshoot computer problems and the like, and customers always apologized for not knowing what i was educating them about... i always would tell them not to worry... if you haven't been exposed to a certain knowledge, then how can i be upset that you have questions and may not get it the 1st time... and i would tell them that i am sure there is something they know that i have no clue of, and would need to cling to their every word to get thru it. so, i mentioned that to reinforce that within Rastafari, each of we have a skill, a gift, a talent that can improve the global RastafarI Family. Do not be afraid to look within and take account of your positives as well as what needs some work! Identify and strengthen those qualities. Find a need and fill it. Some one can benefit from YOU, your thoughts, ideas, experiences... that is the beauty of communities...
“The truly educated man is endowed with a sense of obligation to the society. The potentialities of Education are unlimited. The acquisition of knowledge and skill for patient learning and hard work, but without education, a man is nothing -a promise unfilled a potential unrealized. In the hands of those whose mind are not guided by basic concerns for humanity, however, education can become a dangerous and secretive weapon.”
“By your efforts to understand one another, to express your sincere divergent opinions, to study the view points of others, and to attain closer cooperation in a spirit of mutual respect, you are setting a fine example.”
-Utterance of Qadamawi Haile Selassie
a community cannot strive if everyone does/has the same task/skill. Ini need a wide range of talented Rastafari People to provide this sustainable lifestyle that is so imperative these iwa's. Ini need cooks, construction workers, craft makers, farmers, teachers, bilinguals speakers, nurses, Rastafari government leaders, Real estate guides, mechanics, and a host of other valuable roles that need to link for them to build InI nation before it is too late. What's the I's itributions?
"It is an essential pre-requisite for the harmonious progress and development of a country in the existence of an atmosphere of cooperation and sympathy between management and labour. Coordination of efforts and a spirit of mutual cooperation between the two parties help to promote not only their own interests, but also stimulate the economic and social development of the country. Unemployment is harmful. It harms and damages the unemployed himself, his nation, and his country. Employers should strive to create more jobs. Workers should their work with diligence and vigor. These twin attributes are the cornerstone for progress.
A Government cannot single-handedly stimulate the desirable extent to the economic growth and social development of a country. It is also indispensible for the people prove through concrete hard work and in a spirit of self-help reliance, that they are ready to find satisfactory solutions to their many-fold social problems. The efforts being made by people to promote the cause of self-help by pooling their resources to tackle their common problems and by following the council and directives of community development workers, have proved to be of vital assistance to the plans drawn up by Government in the fields of social and community development.”
-Utterance of Qidamawi Haile Selassie
Every I's trod will be different from the next. Comparison and contrast is good when used to reinforce one's own drive, not to tear down and turn badminded towards our brother who has his/.her act together and putting forth diligence in the grand scheme of self reliance.
I just give thanks for those ones that take the time to share their trod with others with the means to encourage. The I will know it when they see it... as it has been said "When the student is ready, the master will appear". So for those yearning for true fellowship and oneness with those who have taken up this livity, keep the faith, Jah will guide ones to you, if not guide you directly to them.
Do not undermine it. If ones want to bad talk all the days of their lives, let them, and guard the i self from picking up the same habits of downpression. Before bawling about your brothers mistake, make sure you are found blameless, otherwise, they will be shown when it is due to them, by you or some other means. Your walk is not theirs as theirs is not yours to decide which step to take and when. All InI can do is provide a levelhead and support for their works. To get support, you must give it.
“There is no point to gain, fighting with yourself or with your brethren and sistren, be patient, Jah will awaken your consciousness in due time, just live clean and be a receptive to truth and rights.”
- The Honorable Marcus Garvey
“What we seek to create is flexible… a moral force to be used for world peace, for economic development, for the benefit of humanity. We cannot impose our views by force. We have only the power of moral persuasion. This is our strength, and a great strength, if we will but use it.“
“Examine your own work and that of your fellows willingly and critically, but in a constructive rather than destructive sense. Ask before you criticize, whether you yourself possess the defect you decry in others. Determine to profit by one another’s knowledge and experience, for learning from those who already know in itself is education. Seek out the facts. Aid and abet those who pursue the truth as well as intellectual honesty. That modern Ethiopia be well and truly created, we ask that our people strive, not only in pursuit of their individual ambitions but with a common heart and united spirit for the public welfare.”
-Utterance of Qidamawi Haile Selassie
There will come a time, when you will need your brother or sister. Do not burn bridges prematurely. Look past the stereotypes. His Majesty told this to the League of nations "today it is us, tomorrow it will be you..." Ini must be different than these man made govt systems. Ethiopia plead to the powers that were at the time and they did not step up to the obligations they set for themselves when aligning themselves in that league. Within our Global Family, let us strive to be different and found blameless. As it has been told to me, the Incients are watching, let ini not let them down and their struggles go in vain due to boasting and ulterior motives. Who are you doing these works for? uself? or the good of RastafarI on a whole?
The oath is a good one to bind the i self to the most upful of deeds and mindset. No matter where u stand within RastafarI, this oath can apply to all ones and ones. This should be the most basic of overstandings.
InI are living in the NOW, think outside the box. every moment passing is a precious one. Daily, ask uself what have i done to make RastafarI smile on we for the day? Search, your gifts are there, maybe still a diamond in the ruff... find it, polish it, and offer it up without ceasing, to the Most High, EverLiving I, Jah RastafarI for all u days...
If not you, then who?
Give thanks for reading. Reasonings welcome.
Ras Irie Child
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Permalink Reply by ras flako on -
Ites up Ras Irie Child
So great is InI joy to apply the teachings of Qidamawi Haile Selassie to InI daily lives
It is so pleasing to know the the livity of Rastafari is clear for all to see
InI works and faith is the Ites of the trod
Through the denial of self InI will be servants of each other and build Rastafari institutions ,industries ,social welfare systems
InI are the children the Most High Jah Rastafari and Empress Menen,without a doubt
be proud of your self
Guidance and blessings
RasFlako Tafari
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy on -
Give thanks for this great post and response. Much respect to Ras Flako. Irie Ras, His Majesty's utterance on modernization came right to my mind as well.
“Examine your own work and that of your fellows willingly and critically, but in a constructive rather than destructive sense. Ask before you criticize, whether you yourself possess the defect you decry in others. Determine to profit by one another’s knowledge and experience, for learning from those who already know in itself is education. Seek out the facts. Aid and abet those who pursue the truth as well as intellectual honesty. That modern Ethiopia be well and truly created, we ask that our people strive, not only in pursuit of their individual ambitions but with a common heart and united spirit for the public welfare.” - Emperor Haile Selassie I
These words are a precise guide as to how we progress amongst one another, how we grow collectively, and how to hold humility over selfish ego at all times. We have been told time and time again, through all types of forms and mechanisms that we must remain cut-throat with one another. The misery of white supremacy and weakheart has implanted this poisonous way into the mindset of many, and has blossomed in many misleading manifestations. Yet the example of HIM shows us that the greatest progress and growth comes collectively as it does individually. As we assume responsibilities and maneuver in this modern world, the Most High must remain the center. When this is done and when the covenant is kept, our tools, our professions, our companions became all the more worthwhile. For certain, the countenance of one will brighten another, and iron will sharpen iron. Truly, something to give thanks for.
Yet as we make commitments and vows, we must always remember, that it is before the allmighty that we do so.
Ecclesiastes
4When(F) you vow a vow to God,(G) do not delay paying it, for he has no pleasure in fools.(H) Pay what you vow. 5(I) It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. 6Let not your mouth lead you[c] into sin, and do not say before(J) the messenger[d] that it was(K) a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice and destroy the work of your hands?
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